Programming Terms: Closures – How to Use Them and Why They Are Useful

In this programming terms video, we will be looking at the term “Closure”. We will learn what a closure is and why they are useful. We will look at examples in both Python and JavaScript. In Python, understanding closures helps us understand common language features like decorators. And in JavaScript, closures will allow us to better understand callback functions and much more. Let’s get started…